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Month: July 2017

Sports

Lawsuit Claims Atlanta Hawks Discriminated Against Kanye West, Drake and Other Black Artists

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

By Sydney Scott, essence.com A lawsuit agains the Atlanta Hawks claims Black artists were discriminated against at the arena. TMZ reports that a former Atlanta Hawks security manager is suing the team after he says he was […]

Entertainment

‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis, Dies at 39

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

“True Blood” actor Nelsan Ellis’ family said on Monday that the star died Saturday from heart failure due to complications from his “withdrawal from alcohol.” In a statement, HBO said, “We were extremely saddened to […]

Political

Trump’s Voter Commission Called a ‘fraud’

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

REV. JESSE JACKSON (RIGHT) speaks to Chicago Crusader’s Managing Editor Sharon Fountain and City Editor Erick Johnson. (Photo by Chinta Strausberg) By Chinta Strausberg, Chicago Crusader Now that the House and Senate have passed the […]

Local

Why Don’t Black Children Swim?

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

Since April, seven local youth have died from drowning in pools – a majority of which were children of color. Council member Garrett Dennis proposed a free swimming lessons bill. It would have paid for […]

Sports

Stephen Curry Inks Richest Supermax Deal In NBA History

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

Fresh off his second NBA championship title, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has secured the biggest contract in NBA history Curry’s agent Jeff Austin told ESPN that he has inked a $201 million, […]

Urban Traveler

Black Film Festival Screens African Diaspora Films, Dialogue and Conversations

July 7, 2017 admin 0

The Free Press Urban Traveler was on the scene for the 21st American Black Film festival held June 15 – 18 in Miami Beach to a myriad of film enthusiasts.  Budding filmmakers, producers, actors, actresses, make-up artists and […]

Business

FUNdraising Good Times – A weekly column for nonprofit leaders

July 7, 2017 admin 0

Welcome to FUNdraising Good Times, your place for how-to information on the often mysterious topic of fundraising. We write this column for people who manage, work for, or volunteer with nonprofit organizations and institutions. This […]

Lifestyle

Upscale Club Opens Nightlife Jazz Entertainment In Downtown Jax!

July 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones There’s a new hot spot located in downtown Jacksonville! Breezy Jazz Club opened last week to a VIP crown of local journalist, jazz enthusiasts, artist and disc jockeys. Headlining the menu were […]

Lifestyle

Essence Festival Still the Mecca for the Ultimate Girls Trip

July 6, 2017 admin 0

The 2017 Essence Festival was attended by hundreds of thousands of fans devoted to the magazines mission and focus. Oscar Award-winning actress and style icon Halle Berry kicked off the daytime activities and headlining this […]

Community

Woman’s Cancer Battle Inspires Queens Harbour Event

July 6, 2017 admin 0

The Edith Marie Foundation, named after Edith Cooper who passed away from cancer last year, hosted an inaugural gala at Queen’s Harbour Yacht and County Club this weekend to hundreds of friends and family members. […]

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